This bill mandates clear notification to consumers when interacting with AI chatbots and requires developers to disclose AI usage, with specific conditions for small business exemptions.
If you sell or use AI chatbots in Hawaii, you must notify consumers they are interacting with AI by 7/1/3000 or face penalties.
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What This Means
Hawaii's HB639 aims to enhance consumer transparency regarding interactions with AI chatbots. It requires businesses to inform users when they are engaging with AI technology, ensuring consumers are aware they are not communicating with a human. This legislation also establishes penalties for non-compliance and allows for private rights of action, with specific conditions for small business exemptions.
Key Provisions
- Requires clear notification when consumers interact with AI chatbots.
- Developers must disclose AI capabilities of their chatbots.
- Establishes penalties for violations up to $5,000,000.
- Allows private rights of action for consumers harmed by violations.
- Exempts small businesses from penalties unless they have been provided clear notice and fail to comply after a reasonable opportunity.
Latest Legislative Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 9)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Amy Perruso D | Sponsor | HD-046 |
| Chris Todd D | Sponsor | HD-003 |
| Elijah Pierick R | Sponsor | HD-039 |
| Gene Ward R | Sponsor | HD-018 |
| Kim Iwamoto D | Sponsor | HD-025 |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Corporations, organizations, or individuals engaging in commercial transactions.
Deadline: By 7/1/3000
Penalty: Up to $5,000,000 for non-compliance.
Who: Developers of artificial intelligence chatbots.
Deadline: By 7/1/3000
Penalty: Up to $5,000,000 for non-compliance.
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